Halloween events in Northern Colorado

Halloween may be a few weeks away, but there are plenty of ongoing activities for young and old throughout Northern Colorado.

The Coloradoan has compiled partial lists of holiday-related activities and events. In the next few weeks, we will publish these lists and post them online at www.coloradoan.com.

Add your own events by sending them to lifenews@coloradoan.com.

PUMPKIN FEST

? Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E. Stuart St., Fort Collins

? When: 10-11:30 a.m., Oct. 27

? Activities: Free pumpkins to carve; hay wagon rides; farm animals; bobbing for apples; gunny sack races; face painting; games and contests. The big event will be the costume parade and contest. Dress up the whole family and come to Trinity for a fun event. Rain or shine, the show will go on. Refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Nancy Harrison at Nharrison@

adventuremedianews.com or Jennifer Meyer at jen@trinitylutheran

fc.org. All are welcome.

Meow-loween

? Where: Avogadro's Number, 605 S. Mason St., Fort Collins

? When: Oct. 19 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

? Cost: $15 in advance; $17 at the door

Come dressed as your favorite furry friend and enjoy some snacks, drinks, music, dancing and prizes as part of The Fort Collins Cat Rescue's Meow-loween. Prizes will be awarded for the best cat costume, best non-cat costume and best couple or group costume. Purchase tickets at the party, and you'll also be entered to win prizes from Odell Brewing and Carmike Cinemas.

Dogs may have as many human handlers as they want, but at least one adult must be present. The walk ends with a treat bag to take home. Tickets can be purchased at The Farm during business hours.

Pre-Halloween Carnival at Bennett Elementary

? Where: Bennett Elementary School, 1125 Bennett Road, Fort Collins

? When: Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

? Cost: Tickets for activities are 50 cents each

Come out for a worthy cause as B.A.S.E. Camp hosts its fifth annual Pre-Halloween Carnival.

Complete with carnival and food booths, break dancers, costume parades and a raffle, all proceeds will go to the organization's scholarship program, which provides after-school care and educational services to children who may not otherwise be able to afford it.

Pumpkin Palooza and Trunk-or-Treat

? Where: First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover St., Fort Collins

? When: Oct. 28 at 3:30 p.m.

? Cost: Free

Kids are invited to come partake in these family-friendly events, which include free pumpkins and an unusual way to trick or treat.

Cars with open trunks full of candy and snacks will line the First United Methodist Church parking lot in the afternoon, allowing children in Halloween costumes to "trunk-or-treat."

Pumpkins are all priced by the pound and are marked on the bottom of each pumpkin. Plenty of lighted parking spaces. Free candy for the kids.

Fritzler Farms Fall Fun

? Where: 20861 County Road 33, LaSalle

? When: Now through Oct. 31

? Cost: Daytime tickets are $1 to $35

Fritzler Farms has everything you could look for this Halloween season. Complete with a pumpkin patch, pumpkin cannon and corn maze honoring Bronco Peyton Manning, Fritzler is perfect for the whole family.

Come all day and stay through dark for haunted activities. The farm is open Wednesday through Sunday. For more information on the schedule, attractions and ticket prices, visit www.FritzlerMaze.com.

Free family fun on the farm

? Where: Tigges Farm, 12404 Weld County Road 64½, Greeley

? When: Now through Oct. 31

Open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Oct. 31, Tigges family farm offers fun kid-friendly Halloween activities the family can afford.

The farm's theme this season is Jack. Every one named Jack (any age) will be the farm's "guest of honor." Scavenger hunts and other nonfrightening events abound at Tigges Farm. For directions, visit www.TiggesFarm.com or call

Whether you want to go on a scenic hayride, pick a pumpkin or get scared silly in a haunted maze, Something From the Farm has something for you. Non-haunted hayrides and corn mazes are open during daytime hours. Haunted events begin after 7 p.m. Since hours vary by the day, visit www.some

thingfromthefarm.com for a specific schedule.

Battle of the Haunted Houses

After 23 years in Fort Collins, Scream Theme Studios is hosting its final Battle of the Haunted Houses, which puts two haunted houses under one roof and pits them against each other for your vote of "best haunted house."

Head to The Farm this fall season for scenic hayrides along the Poudre River. The 20-minute tractor-drawn ride takes participants along a loop down the river and back to The Farm. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Treatsylvania Trick-or-Treat Street

Hosted by the city of Fort Collins, Treatsylvania Trick-or-Treat Street turns The Farm into a neighborhood for children to safely trick or treat . Complete with a not-so-spooky barn, special treats and a hayride, this is perfect for the entire family.

The event is open from 6 to 8 p.m., Oct. 26-27. On Oct. 28, hours are 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at The Farm beginning Wednesday. To inquire about tickets or for more information on Treatsylvania, call (970) 221-6665.

The event will include a walk through a wooded area west of the Devils Backbone and will include all the creepy-crawlies you could ask for. Children's day will be from noon to 5 p.m., Oct. 27. The day will be geared towards children under 13 with fairy tale characters such as Little Red Riding Hood, The Headless Horseman, Big Bad Wolf and the homes of the Three Little Pigs. Characters will be Grimm's, not Disney's. Children's day prices are $5 per child. Parents are free.

Halloween Enchanted Garden

For some fun (not-frightening) Halloween activities, head to the Gardens on Spring Creek, where children can see the legendary talking pumpkin, listen to a Halloween story and take part in seasonal crafts.

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Halloween events in Northern Colorado

Halloween may be a few weeks away, but there are plenty of ongoing activities for young and old throughout Northern Colorado. The Coloradoan has compiled partial lists of holiday-related activities